Student from Pioneer High School in Whittier was on bus that crashed in Northern California, has minor injuries

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A Pioneer High School senior was on the tour bus to Humboldt State University that crashed Thursday.

The student, Abram Garcia, suffered minor injuries to his hands and arms, said Superintendent Sandra Thorstenson of the Whittier Union High School District in an email.

He received medical treatment at the Red Cross shelter and treatment center that was set up at the crash site, wrote Thorstenson.

“He is actively involved on campus, he is a well-known member of ASB as well as a standout performing arts student,” she wrote. “He is a college-bound student, and the Pioneer High School staff let me know that he has been really excited about this trip and having the opportunity to explore Humboldt. We are very grateful that he is doing well, and we are eager to have him back.”

Teachers and students were notified that the student is safe, Thorstenson wrote. However, counselors are available on campus for students who might want to talk, she added.

“The entire campus is really still recovering from the shock that one of our own was on the bus and experienced that tragedy,” said Annette Ledesma,assistant principal of business and activities. “During our morning announcements, when we could talk to all of our students at the same time, we made sure they knew what happened and, as a school family, we observed a moment of silence.”

She said the campus is “reeling from what could have been, and we’re so sad for the other students and their families.” She also acknowledged that the Pioneer student body was “very relieved that their friend is safe.”

Jacob Ybarra,a junior, was shocked to find out Friday morning that his friend had been on the bus.

“I texted him to find out how he was doing,” he said. “He said he was OK.”